Aadhar launched in Kulgam

Kulgam, May 14: Minister for Social Welfare, ARI Trainings and Public Grievances, Sakina Itoo. on Tuesday launched the National Population Register Phase II— Aadhar in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The Minister launched Aadhar by conducting her biometrics on the occasion. Addressing on the occasion, the Minister highlighted significance of Aadhar Card and said that it will be a lifelong credible document for every citizen above the age group of five. She hoped that Kulgam district will emerge as front runner in the completion of the project by achieving cent percent target within the prescribed time limit of 90 days. Earlier, CEO Comtech Sheikh Imtiyaz gave a resume of the project highlighting its aims and objectives and methodology. To collect biometric information for issuance of Aadhar card, camps will be organized in all villages and towns of Kulgam District. Each camp will be supervised by ECIL Hyderabad, Karvy and enumerators appointed by District Administration.

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A Kashmiri Muslim family has been taking care of a cremation ground for Pandits for over a century in the interiors of Dal Lake

TAKING CARE

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